turn against
The phrase "turn against" describes a shift from support or friendliness to opposition or hostility.
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Definition
B2Interpersonal Relationships
(common)To stop supporting or being friendly toward someone and start opposing them.
Example
- She turned against her best friend after discovering the betrayal.
B2Manipulation
(common)To cause someone to stop being friendly or supportive toward another person.
Example
- He tried to turn the children against their mother.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "turn against":
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